Obituary of Kenneth Peter Barbe

BARBE: Kenneth Peter Longtime employee of Goodyear Canada Inc. Passed away at Extendicare Lakefield on Saturday March 4, 2017. Kenneth Barbe, formerly of Toronto in his 88th year. Beloved husband for 66 years to Averil (nee Vahey). Cherished father of Kenneth Thomas (Patti), Linda Skryzniak (Jerry), Brenda Barbe, Gary, and Richard “Richy”. Remembered by his grandchildren Melissa (Chance), Matthew (Tim), Christian, Andrew, Nancy, and great-grandfather of Lauryn, Willow and Harlow. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents George and Marie and siblings John, Patricia, Rene, Roland, Margaret and Dave. Friends and relatives are invited to call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL, 66 Queen Street, Lakefield on Wednesday March 8, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle R.C. Church, Lakefield on Thursday March 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Extendicare Lakefield, or the charity of one’s choice and may be made by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355. One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you the most you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “ My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During those times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was that I carried you.”